What is the Spanish word for "commendation"?

Learn how to say "commendation" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

commendation

Spanish

elogio

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Alternative translations of "commendation"

reconocimiento
alabanza
aprobación
felicitación

Examples of how to use "commendation" in Spanish

English
He received a commendation for his bravery.
Spanish
Recibió una felicitación por su valentía.
English
She received a commendation from her teacher.
Spanish
Ella recibió una felicitación de su profesor.
English
The mayor gave a commendation at the ceremony.
Spanish
El alcalde entregó una felicitación en la ceremonia.
English
He earned a commendation for brave rescue.
Spanish
Él obtuvo una felicitación por su valiente rescate.
English
They wrote a commendation letter for her.
Spanish
Escribieron una carta de felicitación para ella.

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